Teachers Only
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Teachers Only is an NBC
television sitcom centered around the faculty of a Los Angeles
high school; in the first season the school was named Millard Fillmore
High, but in the second it was Woodrow Wilson
High with a changed cast. In both seasons Lynn Redgrave
starred as English teacher Diana Swanson, and Norman Fell
played Principal Ben Cooper.
This show ran for only two seasons, in 1982 and 1983.
Season 1:
Season 2:
NBC
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television sitcom centered around the faculty of a Los Angeles
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high school; in the first season the school was named Millard Fillmore
Millard Fillmore
Millard Fillmore was the 13th President of the United States and the last member of the Whig Party to hold the office of president...
High, but in the second it was Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, from 1913 to 1921. A leader of the Progressive Movement, he served as President of Princeton University from 1902 to 1910, and then as the Governor of New Jersey from 1911 to 1913...
High with a changed cast. In both seasons Lynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave
Lynn Rachel Redgrave, OBE was an English actress.A member of the well-known British family of actors, Redgrave trained in London before making her theatrical debut in 1962...
starred as English teacher Diana Swanson, and Norman Fell
Norman Fell
Norman Fell , born Norman Noah Feld, was an American actor of film and television, most famous for his role as landlord Mr. Roper on the sitcom Three's Company and its spin-off, The Ropers.-Early life:...
played Principal Ben Cooper.
This show ran for only two seasons, in 1982 and 1983.
Cast and characters
Both seasons:- Lynn RedgraveLynn RedgraveLynn Rachel Redgrave, OBE was an English actress.A member of the well-known British family of actors, Redgrave trained in London before making her theatrical debut in 1962...
/ Diana Swanson - Norman FellNorman FellNorman Fell , born Norman Noah Feld, was an American actor of film and television, most famous for his role as landlord Mr. Roper on the sitcom Three's Company and its spin-off, The Ropers.-Early life:...
/ Principal Cooper
Season 1:
- Adam ArkinAdam ArkinAdam Arkin is an American television, film and stage actor and director. He played the role of Aaron Shutt on Chicago Hope. He has been nominated for numerous awards, including a Tony as well as 3 primetime Emmys, 4 SAG Awards , and a DGA Award...
/ Michael Dreyfuss, teacher - Van Nessa Clarke / Gwen Edwards, teacher
- Norman Bartold / Assistant Principal Brody
- Richard Karron / Mr. Pafko, janitor
Season 2:
- Teresa GanzelTeresa GanzelTeresa Ganzel is an actress, comedienne, and cartoon voice-over actress.-Career:Teresa Ganzel was best known as a recurring cast member of The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson, having replaced the late Carol Wayne as the Matinee Lady in the popular "Mighty Carson Art Players" skits...
/ Samantha Keating, teacher - Tim ReidTim ReidTimothy L. "Tim" Reid is an American actor, comedian and film director best known for his roles in prime time American television programs, such as Venus Flytrap on WKRP in Cincinnati , Marcel "Downtown" Brown on Simon & Simon , Ray Campbell on Sister, Sister and William Barnett on That 70's Show...
/ Michael Horne, teacher - Joel BrooksJoel BrooksJoel Brooks is an American actor, known for his roles in My Sister Sam, Six Feet Under, The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green and Phil of the Future...
/ Spud Le Boone, gym teacher - Jean SmartJean SmartJean E. Smart is an American film, television, and stage actress. She is known for her comedic roles, one of the best known being her role as Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the CBS sitcom Designing Women. She later gained critical acclaim for dramatic work, with her portrayal of Martha Logan on 24...
/ Shari, principal's secretary
Season 1 (1982)
| Ep | № | Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Diana, Substitute Mother" | 1982·Apr·14 |
| 2 | 2 | "The Dreyfuss Affair" | 1982·Apr·21 |
| 3 | 3 | "Cooper's Grab for Gusto" | 1982·Apr·28 |
| 4 | 4 | "Quote, Unquote" | 1982·May·05 |
| 5 | 5 | "The Make Up Test" | 1982·May·12 |
| 6 | 6 | "I've Got a Crush on You" | 1982·May·26 |
| 7 | 7 | "The Once and Future Teacher" | 1982·Jun·02 |
| 8 | 8 | "Guns and Butter" | 1982·Jun·09 |
Season 2 (1983)
| Ep | № | Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | "The Rose" | 1983·Feb·12 |
| 2 | 10 | "Cooper's Arrangement" | 1983·Feb·19 |
| 3 | 11 | "Take This Job and Shove It" | 1983·Feb·26 |
| 4 | 12 | "Praise the Lord and Pasta Ammunition" | 1983·Mar·05 |
| 5 | 13 | "Rex, the Wonder Husband" | 1983·Mar·12 |
| 6 | 14 | "Teacher's Pet" | 1983·Mar·19 |
| 7 | 15 | "Take the Money and Run" | 1983·Apr·02 |
| 8 | 16 | "Otherwise Engaged" | 1983·Apr·09 |
| 9 | 17 | "Beetlemania" | 1983·Apr·16 |
| 10 | 18 | "Leather and Lace" | 1983·Apr·23 |
| 11 | 19 | "It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To" | 1983·Apr·30 |
| 12 | 20 | "Dead Mice Don't Wear Plaid" | 1983·May·07 |
| 13 | 21 | "Loss of Innocence" | 1983·May·14 |